In 1915, Ford Madox Hueffer became Ford Madox Ford - by deed poll. Around the same time, at the age of 41, he enlisted for active service in the British Army: 'I have never felt such an entire peace of mind as I have felt since I wore the King's uniform. It is just a matter of plain sailing doing one's duty, without any responsibilities, except to one's superiors and one's men.'

LRB 20 June 1996 | PDF Download